nitor for designers, designer software 2026, colour calibration
The Non‑Negotiables
- Colour‑accurate display (hardware calibration, wide gamut)
- Comfortable input (pen tablet or high‑accuracy mouse)
- Fast local storage + reliable backup (SSD + 3‑2‑1 rule)
Good‑Better‑Best (Indicative)
- Displays: Entry IPS 27″ → Pro 32″ wide‑gamut with hardware LUT
- Input: Precise mouse → small pen tablet → full tablet
- Storage: NVMe internal + external SSD; cloud sync for projects; offline backup weekly
Software Core
- Vector & layout: Industry‑standard suite (vector/page)
- Raster: Pro editor with layered workflows
- Type: Variable‑friendly manager
- Motion: Keyframe editor for micro‑interactions
- 3D/AR: Lightweight model/scene builder
Calibration & Colour Management
Calibrate monthly; keep a single working colour space per project; lock export presets.
FAQ
Q1. Do I need a workstation? Not if your projects are 2D; for 3D/MR, yes.
Q2. Cheapest upgrade? A colour‑accurate display + calibration puck.
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